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Thangata
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Thangata was released on January 9, 2026 by Alkemi Ltd as a part of the album The Price of Easy
ReleasedJanuary 9, 2026
LabelAlkemi Ltd
LanguageEnglish
BPM80
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy

Lyrics

I had no time for play, I was broke and stressed
My credit limit hit, didn't think that I'd be so in debt
Unexpected expenses left me as though finessed
My payslip came in and I felt that it had no effect
Up at threeam with nightmares that I overslept
Working on out of balance ledgers that just won't correct
For a wage more frustrating than withholding sex
Man this job ain't it, I need a colder cheque
Visas up for renewal, it's easy to overstretch
Wifey hiding her tears, but I know she wept
I lay my head down on the pillow and it's soaking wet
It's sobering when your soulmate is so close to edge
The pain's a punch to the solar plexus, it's so direct
Money's been a problem now it's time to solve for x
Without selling our souls, get it with no regrets
Faith is my sole possession, no seeing my soul possessed
The wicked practice witchcraft trying to throw a hex
My mother's prayers keep my safe, that's my dopest flex
So opportunities come knocking when the phone connects
Can't wrap their minds around it like a breakup over text
Now we're getting to the bag, time to go collect
We been had the Fossil watches, now the goal's Pateks
Whipped the Benz, now the raris and the Rolls is next
If you get in my way I'm liable to yolk your neck
Everything we do is wavy
No Thangata wages man you suckers better pay me
Under forced labour had the nerve to call me lazy
Now I'm grinding like the monster that you made me
That's just how we do it baby
No Thangata wages, don't you ever try to play me
Excuses won't put fuel in the Mercedes
So we're making moves and we do it on the daily
Keeping a fist raised since they forced us into chains
We strive for more because our portion isn't pain
And often there are a lames who try exhaust us in this game
But how can we quit when there's fortunes to be gained?
Plus every triumph puts endorphins in our veins
They test our mettle always calling us some names
But we absorbed what others forfeited in shame
Then forged it in a flame, look how gorgeous it became
Please believe I was never here to people please
The Lord sent me to deliver what the people need
There's no deceit in me, so frequently I keep it G
Every weapon formed against me only sees defeat
Belligerent with the defence, can't let the evil eat
Exerting overwhelming force is how we keep the peace
I prefer to be civilised but unleash the beast
It's back to back with disrespect when you keep it meek
Why the hell should I be humble? I deserve the best
Don't try deter me from turning up in that Turbo S
Doing donuts and I'll do them with my birth connects
Follow the compass, work the pi and see my circle set
My opps can't see the perks of life without the percocets
Uncomfortable because they haven't found their purpose yet
A word of warning 'fore you wind up in a tourniquet
Trying to block my blessings will be met with certain death
Everything we do is wavy
No Thangata wages man you suckers better pay me
Under forced labour had the nerve to call me lazy
Now I'm grinding like the monster that you made me
That's just how we do it baby
No Thangata wages, don't you ever try to play me
Excuses won't put fuel in the Mercedes
So we're making moves and we do it on the daily
Written by: Francis Lemson Chanthunya

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